Property fire:Domestic; TA6 3; 09-Apr-2023 06:52:31 (https://www.dsfire.gov.uk/incidents/property-fire-2023-04-09-06-52)

Incident

Property fire

Date
6.52am - 09 April 2023
Last updated
8.21am - 09 April 2023
Status
Closed
Incident type
Domestic
Location
Bridgwater
Attending station
Bridgwater

Fire Control received a call from a member of the public reporting the alarm sounding and smell of smoke from a premises at the above location. 

Control immediately mobilised 2 Fire Appliances from Bridgwater and a supporting officer. 

Once on scene crews confirmed a strong smell of smoke coming from the building and got to work trying to gain entry to investigate. 

Once crews gained entry they found a fire involving unattended cooking on the hob within the kitchen. 

Crew managed to successfully extinguish the fire using 

  • 4 Breathing Apparatus
  • 2 Hose Reel Jets
  • 1 Thermal Imaging Camera
  • Small Tool 
  • Positive Pressure Ventilation Fan. 

The cause of the fire is believed to have been accidental. 


Source URL: https://www.dsfire.gov.uk/incidents/property-fire-2023-04-09-06-52

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  1. https://www.dsfire.gov.uk/incidents/property-fire-2023-04-09-06-52
  2. https://www.dsfire.gov.uk/safety/home/if-you-have-a-fire
  3. https://www.dsfire.gov.uk/safety/home/smoke-alarms
  4. https://www.dsfire.gov.uk/safety/home/top-ways-reduce-your-risk-having-fire-home